If you encounter a speeding driver, you could become seriously injured in a collision. Unfortunately, accidents that take place at high speeds are more likely to result in serious injuries, and even the loss of life. Drivers speed for various reasons, but there is no...
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What is inattentional blindness?
When driving, it is important to multitask. Your focus should extend across many different points of interest at the same time, as this helps you predict potential dangers you may face. But there is a natural phenomenon that might just get in your way. It is called...
Multiple fatalities caused by wrong-way driver in Fontana
Every time motorists in California climb behind the wheels of their vehicles, they accept the inherent risks that come with traveling on the state's roads and highways. Most, however, accept this risk assuming that the state's other motorists care as much about...
Defective combat earplugs lead to a $6.3 million jury award
A federal jury found an American manufacturer of combat earplugs liable for hearing loss caused by its defective product. Three veterans filed a lawsuit claiming that the manufacturer knew of the design flaw and the company covered it up before supplying the earplugs...
Who is responsible for injuries in a hotel pool?
The use of any swimming pool comes with inherent risks. However, property owners must comply with the requirements of California law to keep their property free of dangerous conditions. A person who suffers an injury in a hotel pool may receive compensation if the...
Did a homeowner owe you a duty of care?
If you sustain an injury at a person’s home, you may wonder if you can sue said person for compensation. The answer really depends on the type of visitor you were and whether the homeowner owed you a duty of care. According to FindLaw, visitors generally fall into one...
Why are attractive nuisances dangerous?
While surveying your property, you may notice some items or areas that naturally draw curious children in. To a young mind, they may seem like fun places to play or equipment that they could easily use or climb onto. Those areas or pieces of equipment are also called...
What do you know about experiencing PTSD after an auto accident?
After your recent car collision, you thought only your vehicle sustained damage, but now you feel differently. Rather than physical harm, did the accident inflict psychological harm as post-traumatic stress disorder? The American Academy of Family Physicians explores...
What contributes to the lethality of drowsy driving?
Many drivers admit to driving drowsy before. There are no laws that specifically target the act of drowsy driving. So is it surprising that this act of reckless driving continues taking lives every year? In fact, the lethality of drowsy driving seems to grow annually....
Is drowsy driving dangerous?
California drivers like you want to stay safe on the road. To that end, you often avoid obviously dangerous behaviors. This includes driving while under the influence or paying attention to electronics on the road. But what about drowsy driving? This is a surprisingly...